(a) Pleadings, practice and procedure in domestic violence
matters before the court are governed by the rules of practice and
procedure for domestic violence civil proceedings promulgated by
the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.

(b) The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals shall prescribe
forms which are necessary and convenient for proceedings pursuant
to this article and the court shall distribute such forms to the
clerk of the circuit court, the secretary-clerk of the family court
and the clerk of magistrate court of each county within the state.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2014 1st Special Session
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